Housing & Residential Life

The Leadership Community is focused on helping students connect with their peers, make friends, learn about the University of Michigan-Flint community, and build a personal definition of leadership. Through co-curricular experiences, students will discuss real-world applications of different ways leadership can create positive change. This community is supported through a partnership with Student Involvement & Leadership.

Advantages of joining the Leadership Community:

• Build relationships with students who are interested in enhancing their leadership skills
• Participate in service projects within the greater Flint community
• Build leadership and transferable skills to prepare for your future
• Engage in intentional activities delivered by SIL including: retreats, fun programs, and off-campus excursions

Participant Criteria:
To apply for acceptance into the leadership community, applicants must have been accepted for admission to UM-Flint, be a first-year or new student to UM-Flint, and reside in First Street Residence Hall. 

Apply to the Leadership Learning Community Here!

Leadership Community Housing Scholarship Opportunity
The Leadership Community Housing Scholarship is a one-year housing scholarship, up to the cost of a 4-person double room in First Street Residence Hall.

Scholarship Eligibility & Requirements
The Leadership Learning Community Housing Scholarship is open to students enrolled in a Genesee County high school who have demonstrated significant high school leadership through high school involvement and/or classwork.

To apply for the Leadership Community Housing Scholarship, applicants must:

1. Be admitted to UM-Flint;
2. Have a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file with the Office of Financial Aid;
3. Complete the student housing application;
4. Apply and be admitted into the Leadership Learning Community;
5. Complete the scholarship application;
6. Participate in a scholarship interview;
7. Participate in all activities associated with the Leadership Community.

For more information, contact Chris DeEulis at [email protected].

Meet Our Leadership Campus Partners:

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